Baby name help…

[Sunshineandsurf]

I couldn’t decide on a name for my baby (who’s already been born) as I had so many I liked, finally decided on one, Rosie. Now I’m unsure… not sure whether to change it (or what to) or stick with it. Thoughts…

I had Rosie and Phoebe on my final shortlist, I also liked Felicity but we ended up naming her Eliza. We sometimes look at her and say ‘we should have called you Rosie’ 🤦‍♀️😂

I absolutely love Rosie. I didnt choose it because I have 3 close relatives with variations of that name already, but it would have been high up my list otherwise.
I love Phoebe and Ruby too. What is it you’re unsure of about Rosie? Are you ok generally? (Sometimes name doubts can be a sign of pnd, talking from experience!)

Rosie is a fine happy name. I prefer it to the others you mentioned.

Personally , I prefer Rose, or a non frilly long version such as Rosalind or Rosamund but if you love Rosie it's a perfectly good name. Even from the perspective of someone who doesn't love it, it's fine. There must be a reason you liked it enough to choose it at the time.

Ruby and Phoebe fine too but you didn't choose them. I'd have confidence in your conviction unless you're really leaning towards one in particular. It could be that hearing and seeing 'Rosie' so often these days makes it look strange to you!

What is it that's making you doubtful?

I’m not entirely sure, maybe I’m worried it wouldn’t suit her as an adult. But I know a few adult Rosie’s and it suits them just fine. These comments are helpful - perhaps I just needed to realise it’s a nice name and I chose it for a reason

While Rosie is not my own cup of tea, I don’t hate it and personally much prefer it to Ruby and Phoebe, as at least Rosie has the choice of an obvious diminutive if she does dislike her name when older (the classic/timeless Rose, which I do love).

But I really wouldn’t worry OP - Rosie is not a name that’s likely to cause your DC any hassle in life, which is the most important thing imo. I personally wouldn’t change it.

I know a couple of adult Rosies of different ages and it suits them so well - I love it for all ages 😊